Spine

DSCK is introducing (effective September 2007) a full spectrum of spine procedures, including treatment for degenerative, discogenic, and traumatic lesions of the entire spine. In reality, most ASCs are unable to offer such services since many practitioners are not trained to perform them on an outpatient basis. Doctors Surgery Center of Kingman, by arrangement with the Western Regional Center for Brain & Spine Surgery, and William D. Smith, MD, is  now able to provide this addition to our existing capabilities. If outpatient is not the right setting, then inpatient care is available in Las Vegas.

As technology and technique advance more and more procedures are migrating to the ASC. Many insurers are following these developments and are finding that quality care and good outcomes are consistently achieved. If you'd like to investigate spine information in more depth, just follow this link:  Western Regional

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Coblation

DSCK is introducing (effective January 2006) a unique, low-temperature technology for certain procedures of the ear, nose, and throat. It's called "Coblation." Older surgical ways included a scalpel for cutting and a hot electrocautery device for clotting of sensitive tissues. These methods could cause extensive pain and may damage surrounding healthy tissue. Contrasting with that approach is coblation that uses gentle radiofrequency energy with a saline solution to quickly and safely remove and affect only the tissue which the surgeon intends to address.

At DSCK Dr. Richard Bailey, MD specializes in this technique and has identifed the following surgeries as suitable for coblation:

• Tonsils and Adenoids
• Sleep Apnea
• Nasal Obstructions

Benefits of COBLATION:

• Faster healing
• Less damage to adjacent tissues
• Less incidence of post-operative nausea and throat swelling
• Reduced post-operative pain and less frequent use of narcotics
• Quicker return to normal diet

So, with benefits like these, it only makes sense to use this innovative technology, if appropriate for the particular procedure. DSCK is proud to offer coblation which was cleared for use by the FDA in July 2001 and since has been used in more than 500,000 ear, nose, and throat surgeries. It is rapidly becoming the standard of care for such surgeries.

If you'd like to read more about this technology from the company in the forefront, just follow this link: Arthrocare ENT

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With service additions such as these, Doctors Surgery Center of Kingman remains the premier ambulatory surgery center in the Tri-State area. We've done the research. We've brought specific practitioners to the community. So, you benefit from the latest technology and from qualified, expert surgical physicians. When you're looking for where to have your surgery, consider us first. Encourage your physician to arrange everything through us.